Monsoon-Ready Rooftop Solar: A 7-Step Maintenance Checklist for Indian Homes (2025)
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Monsoon-Ready Rooftop Solar: A 7-Step Maintenance Checklist for Indian Homes (2025)
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Monsoon brings relief—and extra grime. Dust, bird droppings, and moisture can reduce your rooftop solar output by 5–20% if ignored. Use this quick, vendor-approved checklist to keep your panels performing at their peak throughout the rains.
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Why it matters: Clean, well-maintained panels convert more sunlight into electricity, protect warranty, and maximize PM Surya Ghar benefits.
Your 7-Step Monsoon Checklist
Visual inspection (weekly): Look for water pooling, cracked glass, hotspots (discolored patches), or loose wiring.
Gentle cleaning: Use soft water spray + microfiber mop. Avoid high-pressure jets and harsh detergents; they can micro-crack cells or degrade coatings.
Check tilt & drainage: Ensure panels have 10–15° minimum tilt and clear run-off. Clear leaves/moss blocking gutters and rail channels.
Frame & fasteners: Tighten mounting bolts; look for rust. Replace corroded hardware to prevent roof seepage.
Inverter health: Confirm green status LEDs, no error codes, and proper ventilation. Keep the inverter room dry; silica gel packs help.
Cables & junction boxes: Re-seat MC4 connectors, check for UV cracks, and ensure junction boxes are sealed with intact gaskets.
Net-meter reading & logs: Note weekly generation. If output drops >10% vs. usual rainy-day average, schedule a professional check.
Pro tips
Clean in the early morning or evening to avoid thermal shock on hot glass.
If your area gets heavy soot or coastal salt spray, increase cleaning frequency (every 7–10 days).
Ask your installer for a monsoon AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract)—often cheaper than ad-hoc callouts.
When to call a pro
Persistent inverter errors, burned odors, exposed conductors, or visible hot spots on a thermal scan.
Water ingress under panels or on the roof deck.
4) Call to Action (with link)
Need help? Book a verified solar vendor near you on SolSetu for a quick monsoon service visit: https://solsetu.com
Vendors: List your services on SolSetu to get local leads this season!
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